Purchasing Manager (Equipment & Smallware)

Freshslice Pizza; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshslice Pizza is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement strategies as the company expands. The role involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with project budgets. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience in purchasing within the kitchen equipment sector and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing or procurement role, ideally in kitchen equipment.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster partnerships with suppliers for reliable supply chain.
• Conduct market research and negotiate favorable terms.
• Expedite critical items to minimize project delays.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Purchasing Manager (Equipment & Smallware)

This range is provided by Freshslice Pizza. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

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Why Work at Freshslice?

Join Canada’s #1 Pizza by the slice brand and one of the fastest-growing franchises. As we expand rapidly, with over 10,000 applicants interested in becoming a Freshslice Franchisee, we're gearing up for major growth. We’re looking for a dedicated Purchasing Manager to help lead and scale our procurement strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Foster strong partnerships with suppliers to secure a reliable supply chain, while ensuring adherence to Freshslice’s purchasing policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand and meet project demands, optimizing our procurement processes to achieve business goals.
• Conduct market research to identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate favorable terms to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers, encouraging their commitment to Freshslice’s long-term success.
• Assist in obtaining and evaluating quotes to fulfill equipment and materials requirements, ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.
• Expedite critical items when necessary to ensure the timely availability of goods, minimizing project delays.
• Work alongside other purchasing and operations staff to support departmental goals and mentor junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the kitchen equipment or smallware sector.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
• Ability to present information clearly, work well with cross-functional teams, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills for effective problem-solving.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude towards achieving departmental and company goals, both independently and within a team.

20% Annual Performance Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: CA$80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Equipment and Smallware Purchasing: 1 year

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services